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Polarization in Presidential Politics: The Formation of the Whig Party

After the Federalist Party declined in strength in influence following the War of 1812, the Democratic-Republicans remained as the sole major party. The so-called "Era of Good Feelings" that marked the beginning of the President of James Monroe did not last long. After 1815, the…

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Polarization in Presidential Politics: The Democratic-Republican Party-Part 2

During his first term, James Madison and his supporters had largely stuck to Thomas Jefferson's domestic agenda of low taxes and a reduction of the national debt. Congress allowed the national bank's charter to expire during Madison's first term. But after being confronted with the challenges of…

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Polarization in Presidential Politics: The Democratic-Republican Party-Part 1

The polar opposites to the Federalists were the Democratic-Republicans. In the first presidential election following the ratification of the United States Constitution in 1788, George Washington won the votes of every member of the Electoral College. His unanimous victory was partly because no…

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